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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.39, 64.03 and 30.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.39, 64.03 and 30.87 is: 42.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.39 : 64.03 = 30.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.39/64.03 = 30.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.39x = 64.03 × 30.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.39x = 1,976.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976.61/46.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.61

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